Undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common among patients who are undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) and is associated with a 2-fold higher risk of AF recurrence, a… [+3113 chars]
Current disinfection strategies have major drawbacks, which is why the World Health Organization does not advise routine spraying or fogging of biocidal agents, or UV light sterilization, in occupied… [+3027 chars]
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, it's normal to shed between 50 to 100 hairs daily. However, if you're experiencing more hair loss on a regularly, other factors could be … [+6566 chars]
A newly developed blood test that measures the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2 could give individuals "a comprehensive picture" of their immune protection against the virus, Denise Chow reports … [+3406 chars]
Deaths of large numbers of shearwaters and other seabird species have been reported along the Atlantic coast in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. The avian flu is a suspect, althou… [+1424 chars]
Magnetic fields power the tiny crawling robots that scientists are creating to improve drug delivery. If you’ve ever swallowed the same round tablet in hopes of curing everything from stomach cramps… [+4654 chars]
Repeated exposure to hurricanes is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems, according to a new study. The findings, which hold true wheth… [+3049 chars]
Relying on rescue or SABA (short-acting beta-agonist) inhalers to quickly relieve symptoms of asthma rather than preventative corticosteroid inhalers has been linked to poor asthma control and an inc… [+2086 chars]
Migraine causes painful headaches that can feel like an intense throbbing or pulsing pain on one or both sides of the head. A person with migraine headaches may also have sensitivity to light and sou… [+5310 chars]
Newswise — BOSTON – About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year, according to the World Health Organization. Type 1 diabetes… [+5276 chars]
According to the estimates, 2 percent of Americans suffer from magnesium deficiency and this percentage is higher in people who suffer from diabetes and alcohol abuse. Magnesium deficiency is also kn… [+653 chars]
If you take insulin as part of managing type 2 diabetes, you might feel that your routine is important. You may need to take a set amount of insulin one or more times a day and adjust your insulin do… [+3148 chars]
